Full time

Bloom Search; Alsip (IL); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bloom Search is seeking a Lead Extrusion Operator in Alsip, IL to oversee setup and operation of thermoplastic extruders and related production equipment for blown film applications.

You will mentor and support operators, ensuring production meets customer specifications on a 12-hour night shift schedule (8pm–8am), 3 days on, rotating weekends, with overtime as needed. Wages range from $21–$24 per hour DOE.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years in blown film manufacturing or related field.
• Experience with extrusion equipment is desired.

Responsabilidades

• Review Production Order Form specs to ensure correct materials and equipment.
• Assist in equipment production setup under supervision.
• Set up extruder, in-line press, and bag machine with die and tower.
• Perform quality checks on produced film.

Conocimientos

Extrusion operation

Blown film process

Equipment setup

Quality checks

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Extruder

In-line press

Bag machine

Descripción del empleo

Alsip, United States | Posted on 02/10/2026

Bloom Search is hiring Lead Extrusion Operators, Alsip IL

Schedule

3 days, 12 hour shifts, rotating weekends (every other weekend off), 8pm-8am

$21-24/hr DOE, OT available! Bi-weekly pay

The Lead Operators will help train, mentor and provide hands‑on support in setting up, operating thermoplastic extruders and production equipment to convert plastic resins into blown film for flexible plastic sheeting, tubing or bags.

Performs manufacturing operations which will result in efficiently producing a flexible product on a timely basis that meets all the customer's product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Production Order Form specifications to ensure the correct equipment, packaging supplies and raw materials are available to produce a product that meets the customer's specifications.
  
• Assists in performing equipment production setup under the direction of the Lead Operator or his designee. Set ups may include but are not limited to the following production equipment:
  
• Sets up and controls extruder, in line press, and separated bag machine, including the die and tower to set film dimension and thickness
  
• Perform quality checks
  

Qualifications

• A High school diploma or GED preferred
  
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in blown film manufacturing preferred or similar industry
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Bloom Search is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.